What you really want to know is how does it taste? Incredible! Oh my gosh – these chili lentils are amazing. They have a “meaty” texture to them and the seasonings were perfect. I made them to take to a friend’s house for a taco bar and everyone loved them. Even the meat lovers! The…
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Chia Berry Jam
This is amazing and so easy. A simple recipe of fresh or frozen berries, a little water and chia seeds all heated up results in this lovely berry jam. The chia seeds help it thicken as well as add some fiber, protein and health fats.This is so yummy you will lick the spoon and go back…
Quick Tomato-Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Garlic
Quick Tomato-Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Garlic 2 tsp water or vegetable broth 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomato no salt – fire roasted are my preference 1 lb zucchini thinly sliced 1/2 tsp dried basil freshly ground black pepper to taste Table Tasty salt substitute or your other…
Indian Mango Dal
This is not like any other Indian foods I have had. Indian recipes vary depending on what region of India it comes from. This is a more traditional Southern India style dal that is sweet and more soup like. Even if you don’t like most Indian dishes you might like this one.This recipe includes a…
Lentil and Potato Stew
Lentil and Potato Stew 1 cup lentils 4 cups water or vegetable broth 1 tsp salt substitute 1 bay leaf 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes 1 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne or to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 2 cups canned chopped…
Raita
To cool things down be sure and serve the Chana Masala with a big spoonful of Raita – the Indian side dish made with non dairy – yogurt, mint and a little cumin. I love this stuff! How can something so simple taste so good? My mom gave me this adorable dish. Thanks Mom! Raita…
Chana Masala
I actually doubled this recipe for Chana Masala when I made it so we would have some leftovers and I am so glad I did. Garbanzo beans are cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and seasoned with a delicious array of aromatic Indian spices. This is my new favorite comfort food! Chana Masala 1 cup fresh…
Black Beans – Instant Pot
These slow cooked black beans have way more flavor than any canned beans you buy. It is super easy and economical too! A 1 pound bag of dried beans is pretty inexpensive. Once cooked these beans can be put into freezer bags or freezer containers and frozen for future use. We usually eat them all…
Pumpkin Oatmeal
PUMPKIN OATMEAL 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste. 1 teaspoon chopped pecans – optional 1 teaspoon shredded coconut – optional 1 teaspoon date syrup or 1 date chopped or a few raisins. Edited 10/31/21 Mix together…
Esau’s Grilled Corn with Lime
Katy’s husband Esau came for dinner and when he saw the corn on the cob he inquired how we were going to prepare it and then he offered to show us how it is prepared in Honduras where he is from. It sounded simple enough and I had the ingredients on hand so I gave him the…